Roberta King, GRCF and Laurie Cirivello, CMC /GRTV Staff
CMC Outstanding Volunteers (Nate Diedrich, Michael Tuffelmire, Beth Bremer, Maria Gomez, and Don Missad) /GRTV Staff
On Monday, April 19th, the Grand Rapids Community Foundation was recognized with the Media Access Leadership Award. The award, presented by the Community Media Center, is intended to spotlight groups or organizations who, through their actions, demonstrate support for free and participatory media in local communities. The recognition was presented during the CMC’s annual membership meeting, held in the GRTV studio on Bridge St.
In presenting the award, CMC Board Secretary Victoria Upton remarked that the Community Foundation has done more than talk about their support for citizen generated media, but through spearheading projects like The Rapidian, has clearly demonstrated the belief that diverse and participatory media is crucial to a well functioning community. Longtime advocate of community-based media efforts, the foundation most recently leveraged and matched a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to fund the design and launch of The Rapidian.
Roberta King, Vice President of PR and Marketing for the Foundation, was on hand to accept the award. Ms. King continues to participate in, and support The Rapidian through marketing efforts, steering committee participation and as a Rapidian reporter.
In addition to the Media Access Leadership Award, Community Media Center departments spotlighted outstanding volunteers for the year. Each service department selected one volunteer to be honored, who has made a significant contribution. Those recognized included Maria Gomez (GRTV), Don Missad (WYCE), Michael Tuffelmire (The Rapidian), Nate Diedrich (CMC Education Services) and Beth Bremer (Wealthy Theatre).
About: Laurie Cirivello (LCirivello)
Publisher of The Rapidian and Executive Director of Community Media Center (parent organization of The Rapidian). Over 20 years in noncommercial media and technology. Proud wife, mom, part time artist, and general busybody. Loves local history, travel, flea markets and all things "foodie".
Reports on: General Rapidian news, op-eds, social media & communications strategy, community development, arts
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